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How big do Chihuahuas get?
How big do Chihuahuas get?
Chihuahuas do not get very big; they are extremely
small dogs
— in fact, they’re the smallest dog breed in the world. Chihuahuas weigh two to nine pounds and reach six to nine inches tall at the shoulder.
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